How to pronounce Germknödel

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɡɛɐ̯mˌknøːdl̩/. In plain English letters that is GAIRM-knur-del, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Germknödel?

Germknödel is a dessert of Austria. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Germknödel comes from

Germknödel is one of 29 signature dishes of Austria on this map.

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• Punschkrapfen · Dessert · Austria

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• Wiener Schnitzel · Main dish · Vienna

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• Sachertorte · Dessert · Vienna

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• Tafelspitz · Main dish · Vienna

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• Viennese apple strudel Wiener Apfelstrudel · Dessert · Vienna

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Food of Austria

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